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School Newsletter Term 1 15th April, 2021 ph: 348-7790 www.olv.school.nz [email protected] What’s happening this week Greetings Tomorrow is the end of Term 1. It has as always been a very busy term with a highlight being moving into the new classrooms. These are a wonderful asset to the school and are highly valued and appreciated by those who inhabit them. We have ended up with class- rooms that we desired and certainly make collaborative teaching and learning easier. The start of the year saw all teachers shifting classrooms and the positive way they went about this certainly ensured we had a great start to the year. We are indeed most fortunate to have such a highly professional and willing staff who look to bring the best out of our children. Thank you parents for the support and encourage- ment that you provide to the staff and your children as the partnership we have is of great benefit to your children. We have a school community that we all contribute to that we should be proud of. Our roll has continued to grow and will be 226 at the beginning of next term. The number of New Entrants has meant that we have had to promote some children from the New Entrant Room to Room 5 to manage the Term 2 arrivals. We had planned for this as we had kept the Room 5 numbers low. Our July 1 Roll is expected to be 234 which is up on the 213 last year. This is a positive for the school as this is the date that the Ministry of Education predicts staffing numbers for the next year. This will result in increased staffing for 2022. Thank you to the PFA who have provided four 65 inch televisions for the new classrooms. Thank you again for your support during the term. I hope that you had an enjoyable break with your children. Term 2 begins on Monday, May 3. Best wishes Denis WEEK 11 15 April Cross Country 16 April Last day of Term 1 TERM 2 commences on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 Hours of Mercy 2021
Transcript of Hours of Mercy 2021
School Newsletter
Term 1 15th April,
2021
ph: 348-7790 www.olv.school.nz [email protected]
What’s happening this week
Greetings Tomorrow is the end of Term 1. It has as always been a very busy term with a highlight being moving into the new classrooms. These are a wonderful asset to the school and are highly valued and appreciated by those who inhabit them. We have ended up with class-rooms that we desired and certainly make collaborative teaching and learning easier. The start of the year saw all teachers shifting classrooms and the positive way they went about this certainly ensured we had a great start to the year. We are indeed most fortunate to have such a highly professional and willing staff who look to bring the best out of our children. Thank you parents for the support and encourage-ment that you provide to the staff and your children as the partnership we have is of great benefit to your children. We have a school community that we all contribute to that we should be proud of. Our roll has continued to grow and will be 226 at the beginning of next term. The number of New Entrants has meant that we have had to promote some children from the New Entrant Room to Room 5 to manage the Term 2 arrivals. We had planned for this as we had kept the Room 5 numbers low. Our July 1 Roll is expected to be 234 which is up on the 213 last year. This is a positive for the school as this is the date that the Ministry of Education predicts staffing numbers for the next year. This will result in increased staffing for 2022. Thank you to the PFA who have provided four 65 inch televisions for the new classrooms. Thank you again for your support during the term. I hope that you had an enjoyable break with your children. Term 2 begins on Monday, May 3.
Best wishes
Denis
WEEK 11 15 April Cross Country 16 April Last day of Term 1
TERM 2 commences on Monday, May 3rd, 2021
Hours of Mercy
2021
School Newsletter
Term 1 15th April,
2021
ph: 348-7790 www.olv.school.nz [email protected]
This week’s Prayer packs go to:
John Paul, Markus, Milana, Sophie, Riann and Ryan
(Please bring the prayer packs back on Friday morning. Thanks)
Welcome and Prayer packs
Welcome to Elsie who has recently joined
Room 4 and Mrs Shaw.
We hope you enjoy your time at OLV Elsie!
School Newsletter
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2021
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FAITH FACTS
Week 11 : 12-16 April
On Friday 16th April, Rāmere Pāeng whāwhā, we celebrate the life of St. Bernadette Soubirous. Ber-nadette is remembered for her visions of Mary at Lourdes. She is also remembered for the work she did with the sick at the Sisters of Charity hospital. Next term we will explore Patris Corde further and focus on what Pope Francis has to say about St Jo-seph as a creatively courageous father, a working father, a father in the shadows. In the meantime listen to Joseph's Song by Michael Card and ponder..how do you fit into God’s plan.
PFA News
PFA weekly lunchtime
sausage sizzle:
Each Friday during term time. $2.50 for a sausage in bread with sauce.
$1.50 - orange or blackcurrant juice
$2.00 - frozen juicie. Orders are delivered to each classroom at lunch time. Orders taken in the Creative Space (beside the school office) each Friday from 8.30am OR text and pay online. Text Jo on 0274 629 089 with your child's name, room number (or teacher if you can't remember) and order - then pay online to the OLV PFA bank account – ASB: 12 3148 0240055 00 with your child's name as reference. Pay for the week, a month or a term!
Want to see how easy it is to cook sausages on a Friday?
Come along and find out—any Friday during term time
from 11.30 am—12.30 pmish!
School Newsletter
Term 1 15th April,
2021
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Assembly certificates Room 4 Kevin For being a wonderful helper in the classroom and making super progress in Reading. Geanna For settling into school and working hard to learn all her letter names and sounds Room 5 Daphne For using her alphabet knowledge to help her write new words. Teno pai! Leoellie For being kind and supportive towards her classmates. Teno pai! Junior 1 Isla For fantastic, independent story writing!
Olive For being a kind friend and helpful member of class Room 9 Joaquin For sharing your wealth of knowledge about Holy Week and Easter
Maverick For working hard on your basic facts, bricks and passing 3 levels Room 10 Honey For your willingness to work hard and try your best with your school and home learning. Great attitude! John Paul For being respectful and kind, and a great friend to all your classmates. We love your creativity and sense of humour! Room 7 Brooklyn For his positive attitude and approach to all subjects. Well done for for finishing your timetables challenge. Oliver For his can do and positive approach to maths. You are showing a positive mindset. Well done. Senior 1 Mick For really ‘stepping up to the plate” as a Student Councillor and engaging so positively with a range of children and adults in that role. You are also applying yourself beautifully to your academic work & responding to feedback with a growth mindset and a ready smile. Keep it up, Mick! Sophia For your outstanding community spirit, initiative and perseverance in all areas of school life. You have been particularly impressive applying what you have learnt in class to your own writing; whether it be adding stronger verbs and adjectives, or recrafting your work so That it flows smoothly from sentence to sentence. Super effort, Sophia!
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A big thank you is extended to Sports Canterbury for providing a grant through their ‘Tu Manawa Fund’ which enabled the purchase of new sandpit toys for
our students to enjoy!
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The senior school visited the art gallery last week and looked
at the works of Ralph Hotere. They looked at the exhibition and then recreated their own works of art.
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Waru Warriors at the Art Gallery
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School Ties
It is compulsory to wear winter uniform next term which include school ties. School ties are available for purchase through the school office at a cost of $28.00 (one size fits all) Please email the school office to order a tie on [email protected] and pay online into school bank account: 030855 0560820 00 When your payment has been confirmed, the tie will be given to your child. Thanks
Dental Care during the School Holidays The Community Dental Service will be providing dental care for children enrolled with our ser-vice during the upcoming school holidays. The clinics will offer check-ups, treatment and re-lief of pain sessions by appointment only. To make an appointment please call/email our Contact Centre which operates between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday throughout the holidays. The following Dental Clinics will be open during these school holidays:
Hornby Clinic, 2 Hei Hei Road, Hornby,
Northcote Clinic, 24 Tuckers Road, Casebrook, Timaru Clinic, Level 1, 18 Woollcombe Street, Timaru
The clinics will offer appointments between 8.15am and 4.45pm for school-age and preschool children. If your child has dental pain because of an accident, please contact your dentist in the first instance. To book an appointment at one of our clinics please:
call 0800 846 98 Or email [email protected]
School Newsletter
Term 1 15th April,
2021
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Earth Day Eastern (EDEN) - Featuring Hoops in the Bronx EDEn – Featuring Hoops in the Bronx will be held at the Bromely Community Cen-tre on Thursday, April 22nd. EDEn – Featuring Hoops in the Bronx is an opportunity for children around the region to take part in some social basketball and learn about the importance of Earth Day. There will be a 3v3 basketball tournament running
throughout the afternoon with the winners receiving the top prize, but there are other prizes to be won! There will be a graffiti wall that kids will be allowed to add to, a beehive display, music and, we will be handing out wildflower seeds and lightbulbs to all who wish to have. On the day there will be food for everyone, but feel free to bring your own. For more information contact [email protected].
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